Events
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Jan 13
Michigan Cottage Food Law
January 13, 2026 – June 18, 2026 Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Jan 26
Plant Quest 2026
January 26, 2026 6:00PM – 7:15PM Zoom
Registration is now OPEN for this 4-part winter webinar series! Join this year's quest to find amazing plants, new gardening techniques, exciting design ideas, and the latest environmental best practices for your garden!
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Feb 4
Michigan Cottage Food Law - Feb. 4th, 10 am
February 4, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Feb 7
Holland Area Beekeepers Association Bee School
February 7, 2026 8:30AM – 5:00PM Central Wesleyan Church, 446 W 40th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Learn from seasoned beekeepers in the West Michigan area!
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Feb 21
Kalamazoo Bee School
February 21, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 West O Ave., Kalamazoo MI
Whether you're interested in learning how to keep honey bees or a seasoned beekeeper, the Kalamazoo Bee School offers opportunities to learn!
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Feb 23
2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program Begins!
February 23, 2026 9:30AM – 3:30PM Thr program runs from Feb. 23 to November 9.
The MSU Organic Farmer Training Program offers 33 classes on Mondays from Feb. 23 to November 9, 2026. See the full schedule at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/oftp-schedule
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Feb 23
Michigan Cottage Food Law - Feb. 23rd, 2 p.m
February 23, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Mar 4
Michigan Cottage Food Law - March 4th , 6 p.m
March 4, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Mar 10
Moving Beyond Cottage Food - March 10. 2026
March 10, 2026 2:00PM – 3:30PM Zoom Webinar
Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.
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Mar 16
2026 AgrAbility National Training Workshop
March 16, 2026 – March 19, 2026 Park Place Hotel, 300 East State Street, Traverse City MI 49684
The AgrAbility National Training Workshop is the premier training event addressing issues of disability in agriculture. Professionals and consumers from all over the country participate in sessions, breakouts, tours, networking, and special events.
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Mar 23
Michigan Cottage Food Law - March 23rd, 2 p.m.
March 23, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Mar 28
2026 Smart Gardening Conference
March 28, 2026 9:00AM – 4:00PM WCCCD Ted Scott Campus 9555 Haggerty Rd, Belleville, MI. 48111
Join fellow gardeners for a day of expert-led learning on climate-adapted plants, butterfly habitat gardening, invasive species awareness, native bee ecology, and native-plant design. Grow your confidence and make sustainable choices in your landscape.
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Apr 2
Michigan Cottage Food Law - April 2nd, 10 a.m.
April 2, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Apr 2
Presentation on Basic Honey Bee Biology at Mid-Michigan Beekeepers Club meeting
April 2, 2026 Church of God, 4855 Barnes Road, Millington, Michigan 48746
Learn about basic honey bee biology at the Mid-Michigan Beekeepers Club meeting
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Apr 17
Macomb County 2026 Pruning workshop
April 17, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PM Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236
Learn best practices for pruning small trees and shrubs. Classroom instruction followed by live demonstrations outdoors
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Apr 27
Michigan Cottage Food Law - April 27th, 6 p.m.
April 27, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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May 4
Moving Beyond Cottage Food - May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar
Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.
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May 18
Michigan Cottage Food Law - May 18th, 2 p.m.
May 18, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Jun 18
Michigan Cottage Food Law - June 18th, 10 a.m.
June 18, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.